HMSHost this week announces an exclusive multi-year deal with Panera Bread to expand the fast-casual chain to U.S. airports, beginning with upcoming locations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Concourse A.
“Traveling consumers have been clamoring for Panera Bread to expand into airports and motorways,” says Steve Johnson, HMSHost president and CEO. “With this agreement, we are answering that demand for travelers seeking craveable, better-for-you food, delivered fast and efficiently.”
The deal means passengers will soon be able to experience Panera’s classic menu of freshly-prepared salads, hand-crafted sandwiches, hearty soups, creamy mac and cheese, and the famed foodie favorite bread bowls, as well as an array of breakfast offerings ranging from breakfast wraps to Panera’s beloved bakery items.
The airport locations will also feature grab-and-go versions of many of Panera’s menu offerings and offer Panera’s signature You Pick Two, where guests can combine certain menu items to craft their ideal meal. There will also be protein-rich, vegan and vegetarian items for a delicious and wholesome meal on-the-go at all locations.
“The HMSHost partnership expands consumers’ access to the brand, delivering on our vision to bring Panera closer to those who hunger for our food wherever, whenever and however they choose,” says Dan Wegiel, Panera’s executive vice president, chief growth & strategy officer.
